1. Choose a topic of interest that will require research. In the past students have chosen topics like these:
A University/College you are thinking of attending in the future
Reasons why the legal age for drinking should change or stay the same
Why people should live at home or why they should move out, and what age is too old to live with your parents
The benefits of having an interest in a sport or hobby
How to prepare for a job interview
2. Create a Thesis Statement (your opinion) that you will prove with your research. Be sure that your thesis statement is the last sentence of your introduction.
3. Create 2 or 3 multi paragraph arguments, and write a conclusion that describes the implications (the "so what?") of your findings now that you have proven your thesis.
This is a SHORT essay- 1000 words, +/- 10% in length. Be succinct. Be pithy.
Format- essay must be in MLA format from start to finish. Read and learn MLA.
Writing Research-Based Persuasive Essays
The Assignment:
1. Choose a topic of interest that will require research. In the past students have chosen topics like these:
A University/College you are thinking of attending in the future
Reasons why the legal age for drinking should change or stay the same
Why people should live at home or why they should move out, and what age is too old to live with your parents
The benefits of having an interest in a sport or hobby
How to prepare for a job interview
2. Create a Thesis Statement (your opinion) that you will prove with your research. Be sure that your thesis statement is the last sentence of your introduction.
3. Create 2 or 3 multi paragraph arguments, and write a conclusion that describes the implications (the "so what?") of your findings now that you have proven your thesis.
This is a SHORT essay- 1000 words, +/- 10% in length. Be succinct. Be pithy.
Format- essay must be in MLA format from start to finish. Read and learn MLA.
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